James J. Rodriguez

Badge #6705, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force since February 2021
Also served at 40th Precinct, Special Operations Division Strategic Response Group, Strategic Response Group
Service started January 2006, made $212,000 last year, Tax #940575

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2020-21668
Closed: 2/3/2020

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$11,000   Williams, Daryl vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 023068/2016E
$20,000   Brown, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 024870/2015E
$40,000   Marmolejos, Eliezer vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 300361/2015
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Complaints

6 Complaints
13 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Alleged Victim Unavailable
5 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201707657, September 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201600040, January 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201412257, December 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201409270, August 2014
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201207401, June 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201113700, October 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201707657, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant Hispanic Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
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Complaint #201600040, January 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201412257, December 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Female, 31 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201409270, August 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Male, 23 Exonerated
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Complaint #201207401, June 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201113700, October 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Male, 21 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 21 Complaint Withdrawn
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 21 Complaint Withdrawn
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 21 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 21 Complaint Withdrawn
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Discipline

Case: 2020-21668
Closed: 2/3/2020
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Failed to make proper notifications.
  2. Guilty: Failed to safeguard a firearm resulting in loss/theft.
Penalty: Vacation days (25 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $71,000 total settlements.

Barksdale, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027723/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 15, 2018
Complaint
Description: On April 28, 2016, Plaintiff Anthony Barksdale, a black man, was a passenger in a moving vehicle when the vehicle was pulled over by Defendant NYPD Officer James Rodriguez and Unidentified Officers. The Defendants proceeded to arrest Barksdale, despite having no just or reasonable cause. Plaintiff was handcuffed and brought to prison, where he was searched and placed in a cell. Plaintiff remained in jail "for a long time" before being released. A criminal proceeding was brought against Plaintiff Barksdale, forcing Plaintiff to appear in court repeatedly. The charges were all dismissed on July 5, 2017.

Williams, Daryl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023068/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 6, 2016, ended February 19, 2018
$11,000 Settlement

Hernandez, Santiago vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026340/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 2, 2016
Complaint, Summons/Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2014, Plaintiff was in the premises of 428 East 157th Street in the Bronx when he was approached by Defendants NYPD officers Wendy Flores, and Melissa Castillo and was asked what his purpose was in front of the premises. Plaintiff said he was waiting for a resident of the premises to come outside to where Plaintiff was waiting. Defendants asked plaintiff for identification and to search Plaintiff and his possessions. Plaintiff asked why he had to be searched. Defendants handcuffed Plaintiff. Other officers, James rodriguez, Juan rodriguez, steven Oquendo, Jason Fernandez, Oswaldo Maldonado, David Montanez and Officers John doe 1-6 came to the premises and some officers grabbed Plaintiff, threw hi...

Brown, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024870/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 4, 2015, ended December 6, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint, Summons/Complaint
Description: On June 19, 2015, Plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of 281 East 143rd Street, doing nothing unlawful, and not in possession of any contraband. At approximately 6:30 AM, PO James Rodriguez, PO John Doe, and PO John Roe assaulted and detained Plaintiff without any legal justification. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search while in custody, without any legal reason or justification. Plaintiff was falsely and maliciously prosecuted, was incarcerated for over 24 hours, and was required to make numerous court appearances until all charges against him were dismissed on August 4, 2015.

Marmolejos, Eliezer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300361/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2015, ended August 13, 2015
$40,000 Settlement